WASHINGTON DC FILM SCHOOL

Your Washington DC Film School Alternative

Think you need to be in L.A. or New York to go to a quality film school? Think again. This is D.C. Film Connection, a place where you’ll learn under the guidance of a local filmmaking professional. Want to learn how it all works behind the scenes? Then take our 6-month track. We’ll link you up with mentors and you’ll learn in their production houses or studios. Want to hit the big time? Then sign up for our 8-month director track. You’ll fly all the way out to L.A. to pitch your idea before an industry executive. This is an opportunity that most film school grads can only dream of, and for you it’s how you’ll launch your career!

WASHINGTON, D.C. is the capital of the United States and the 8th largest DMA in the country. The city was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, while the name, District of Columbia , abbreviated as D.C., is a reference to Christopher Columbus.

Located on the banks of the Potomac River and bordered by Virginia and Maryland, Washington D.C. was planned and developed in the late 18th century. The city was initially intended to serve as the permanent national capital, and the federal district was formed to keep the national capital distinct from the states. Washington D.C. is home to the Nationals of MLB, the Wizards of the NBA and the Redskins of the NFL. The new Nationals Park in southeast Washington, built in 2008, can seat 41,222 sports fans.

IMBD lists over 960 feature films, TV series and specials shot on location in Washington D.C. The Washington, D.C. Film Society is an active non-profit organization that is dedicated to the appreciation of quality mainstream, independent and international films.

The Washington, D.C. Independent Film Festival has birthed many new artists, while Washington, D.C. is also a silent star in many Hollywood films including Wedding Crashers, The Sentinel, Syriana, National Treasure, and Mission: Impossible III, among others. The city is now considered a popular destination for movies and television. In fact, On Location Tours, which is a sightseeing company that specializes in TV and movie tours, has launched a guided bus tour taking visitors around the nation’s capital to the places where feature films and TV programs have been shot, including Georgetown where The Exorcist was filmed, the church that was featured in the film, Wedding Crashers, and the St. Elmo’s Fire bar.

Aspiring political enthusiasts seeking a career in television or film could really appreciate this city. If that's you, you might seriously want to think about applying for FILM CONNECTION's Mentor/Apprentice School of Film and TV. FILM CONNECTION Film School offers a low-cost, six month course in filmmaking that will place you under the direct, one-on-one supervision of your personal mentor (a working film or TV professional) where you will learn on real film or TV shoots and be exposed to dozens of industry contacts. The majority of FILM CONNECTION graduates find work in the TV and Film industries by the time they graduate our course.

So, if you're seeking a career in Film or TV and live in the Washington D.C. area, get started on the right path today with the FILM CONNECTION Film School.